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There was something to be said for silence. In many cases it was welcome, it was pleasant, it was serene. Many of the most beautiful things in the world were accompanied by nothing and that was what made it oh so beautiful. This was not one of those times. The entire city had gone silent, the entire city had gone dark. All means of communication from Las Anod had vanished overnight. When nothing had changed over the course of a few hours, ruling out a technical issue, Vastime deployed a military investigation in to what had occurred, separating them in to two squads and dispatching them to different centers of the city. One expedition was heading downtown and the other to the suburban area.

And the suburban area could be summarized in one word...silence. When the Vastimian expedition arrives, they would notice that any of the hustle and bustle that SHOULD have been present was completely gone. At sixteen hundred hours there should be a lot more activity. Children coming home from school, parents arriving home from work, parents forcing their children out of the house for a well deserved nap or some desperately needed privacy. Instead, what they would find is pristine mowed lawns, toys strewn across the streets, cars parked in their driveways and an utterly devoid of life neighborhood. Something was obviously wrong.

The Vastimian mission was, first and foremost, to re-establish communication with the rest of the world. The communications array for the suburban area was located near the borough center and it would, or at least should, be the destination for for this intrepid group of investigators. First they would need to get there though, with the best possible insertion point for the squad being a few miles of neighborhood away from the center. They would have quite a bit of ground to cover and homes to investigate on the way there...just what would they find?

Azela didn't know how or why she was chosen to do this whole expedition, but she sure as hell wasn't gonna turn back now. She would've if she wasn't right smack in the middle of nowhere. She also had no idea who's plan it was to drop them off like miles away from the actual place they needed to be. She could understand a few feet away, but whole miles were just ridiculous.

Nobody really talks to her, but this was just ridiculous. One would think there was a briefing or something before someone would just throw her at a place that just recently went dark. It all was a bit creepy to her, also fishy but she doesn't want to address the elephant in the room.

Once she reached her drop off location, she noticed that she wasn't the only person that was told to come on this whole expedition. They all seemed to be around her level, at least in terms of power. She was sorta good at measuring people's powers based on their looks, she calls it instinct.

"So, uh, we better get moving, right? We got a ways to go before we hit up our location so moving now will be the best idea."

There was no doubt about this. Elis, was lost. She had wandered from her convent after sneaking out when the old crotchy Sisters weren't looking, and sprung out onto the world, looking for something to do. She had used what basic ability she had in the trick that got her moving considerably faster than any normal running person, but seemed to have gone to far with it, as right now she was nowhere she knew. And surrounded by people she didn't know as well. But, if she was good at anything, it was winging it and hoping it would all work out in the end, so she slid up to the ground and slotted herself in.

One of them, a rather cute girl - Elis was a little confused at the very title she had just given her, but ran with it because thinking about it would mean actually having to use her brain, and in this situation, that would just lead to disaster - sounded like she really knew what she was doing, so Elis stood next to her and nodded confidently. As if she really belonged her and wasn't just a stray out of nowhere like she actually was.

"Yes, getting moving is always good. Can't get anywhere if you don't move, after all. So we should totally move to our location and do the thing" She exclaimed, throwing out blather to show that she knew what she was doing, honest.

This operation was going to be one of obligation. The reason why the likes of Shatari Yuudeshi found herself on this incursion to investigate the radio silence from Somalia is because of the fact she was good allies with Hayden. He started out as one of her own, developed and grew beyond her wildest expectations. However, it wasn't exactly a bad time. She was happy and proud of him for managing to make a decent name for himself in this dog eat dog world.

However, she wasn't on this trip to go down memory lane. There were reports of "infected" creatures beginning to surface from the depths of various Somalian cities. While she wasn't quite sure what was going on yet, The Yuudeshi was more than ready to deal with the crisis in her mind. So long as she remained in contact with The Yuudeshi Network, she assumed she could send detailed reports of what was going on. And, if there was some sort of plague in this area, she was certain that up close observations of it could prove to be useful in creating a cure against it.

So, that is yet another reason why she was walking down the dead streets of this barren city. There was no point in calling for back-up yet as she had enough resources and tools to hopefully keep herself afloat if things should turn dangerous. And, judging by the silence around her, it would only be a matter of time before something came out and attacked. Being that she was born into a warrior based clan, it can be assumed that one grew a sense for this type of thing. And, based on that sense, it was a bit too quiet for her taste. Hence, it was better to set her sights on the two beings who had shown up to be a part of this mission.

One of them appeared to give off an energy signature which was that of a vizard. That meant that there was a good chance that this person was a part of the Vizard Corps. And the reason for this assumption is because of the fact that the higher-ups in charge of organizing this mission wouldn't send random civilians from Karakura. Although, she could be equally wrong in that assumption to. The Yuudeshi wouldn't really know until she opened up her mouth and ask.

Which is why she was curious when an almost powerless human was assigned to this mission. It was bizarre to her as she didn't seemed to be equipped with anything at all. As Shatari herself wasn't exactly the strongest Yuudeshi out there, but she prided herself on her equipment and how well she could use it with her tactician-esqe skills. So, it was obvious enough that she was going to have to help arm this person. Otherwise, she was doubtful they'd last. Therefore, when the silver haired Yuudeshi made her way over to the pair, she'd wave to them in order to make sure they knew it was an ally.

"Hey, hey, hey~! I take you two are on this incursion as well~? If so, the name is Shatari Yuudeshi and I think I'll be leading this mission."

[Equipment used in spoiler]

Spoiler:

Name: The Container

Price: 200,000 Yen

Info: Need somewhere to store all your shit? Buy The Container! Why you ask? The Container is a small circular device that breaks down the atoms of any object you have, stores it inside of the device and keeps all your junk organized by showing you pictures of every object you have in your inventory. Simply press whatever object you have in The Container and it will be rematerialized. And to store items, simply point The Container at the object and it will be broken down.

Spoiler:

KARAKURA SCREAMERSItem Name: Karakura ScreamersItem Type: Only Shatari is able to use this itemUsed For: N/AItem Description: The Karakura Screamers are a pair of dual-wielded hand-guns that Shatari uses in combat from time to time. Each of them are multi-barreled pistols which allow for the usage of many types of different bullets. She fills them up with a mixture of different bullets for ammo. An example of this is that the first chamber on each of the Karakura Chambers are extremely dense bullets made from the hardest diamonds known to mankind. Based on the variety of different threats out there, it doesn't matter if the threat is spiritual or non-spiritual, when combined with the extreme offense of the diamond bullet and the insane speeds in which it is fired; Shatari has estimated it's strong enough to even place a dent in stronger-level Hierro's.

Meanwhile, the second chamber within these weapons have the capacity to produce bullets charged by energy reactors within the guns which can otherwise crank up outputs which can slay higher-level opponents. An instance of this occurring were if Shatari had happened to charge up the cores of the Karakura Screamers, if used at a high enough level, she'll be able to craft shells which can shoot down metaphysical/spiritual attacks, take out hordes of Hollow's or Menos with ease and give her some form of protection against more high-powered threats.

On top of that, the Karakura Screamers can even be used as blunt weapons. For, with the diamond-like material they were comprised of, each of them have enough impact force to cause critical pain to creatures even on a Captain level if they were hit enough times by them in the form of pistol whips. Though, in this instance, Shatari may need to keep her speed up to otherwise prevent them from disarming her.

Other noticeable features in the Karakura Screamers is that they have the capacity to use highly advanced sensors to lock on to opponents within a five hundred meter radius of Shatari. By picking up on movements and energy signatures within the area, the dual-wielded guns will lock-on to this pulsation, Shatari will identify the threats through an external piece of equipment and then begin firing off round after round until something hopefully hits them; also adapting to a heat-seeking like nature.

Obtained From: The CybermindYen Price: 5,000,000Notes: The energized bullets will eventually overheat and stop if Shatari spams too often. Therefore, she needs to be careful she doesn't over-do it too much.

Spoiler:

The armor given is just a standard issue piece of armor from the Vangaurd. Since she is a warden, it is assumed she has access to material which can withstand cannon fodder attacks

Then, with a sharp look towards Elis, The Yuudeshi would scratch her head and begin to fiddle around with a holographic device. After inputting a few codes into it, a pair of dual-wielded guns emerged and she was able to give a pair to The Nun-like woman. Along with that, metallic armor appeared out of the device. It would cover the upper body of the human and would prove well enough for her not to get killed. As The Yuudeshi seemed intent on Elis picking it up; since Shatari nodded her head in the direction of it, as if instructing her to pick it up.

"The guns should be enough for you to put a dent into anything that might come our way. And the armor should hold up against any type of canon-fodder we might come across. As, according to my reports, we may be encountering some resistance as we have other agents dealing with hordes of these "infected" in another city. So be on guard."

Then, with a soft sigh, The Yuudeshi would put away her device and look at Azela for a few moments before smirking:

Azela noticed when the younger looking girl had gotten close to her. It's not she minded, but it did seem a little odd. Before this day she hadn't met any of these people, so just this girl getting this close was odd. Azela also didn't sense a shred of anything from this girl. Was she just a normal human? The people who arranged this must've thought pretty badly of Azela to throw her with a powerless human. She'd have to give them a piece of her mind later.

The other person accompanying her seemed to be a really smart person or really rich, and from the way she spoke to the other girl she seemed to be a little bit of both. At least 2/3 of them a light idea of what was going on. As long as things didn't get too hectic for them, Azela should be able to get this whole thing done solo. Seeing as how the white haired girl agreed with her, Azela saw no use in standing around so she started heading in the direction of their objective. She didn't even wait to see if the others were going to follow her."Since we're gonna be working together for a bit, I'm guessing introductions are in order. I'm Azela Kochi, that's all you need to know. You too don't seem to be of the fighting type, so if things go south I'll handle this."

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Elis was trying her best to follow what was going on, but it was difficult and eventually she couldn't hold it in any longer. Some woman in front of her was handing her guns, for crying out loud. GUNS! She'd never held a gun in her life, and now she was in some situation were they seemed to be required for hostiles. And armour to keep her alive against cannon fodder."I..Ahh! I can't do this! I can't shoot people, I'm not even meant to be here! I'm just a nun that got lost!" she exclaimed, very loudly so someone would notice her. She wanted to avoid sticking out until she could slip off but it seemed this was not a situation she should be sticking around, so she made herself known in the best way she could.

Hanshin stepped through the Senkai Gate that opened about a quarter mile away from the site where the others were gathered, his red eyes scanning the area on all sides already, as though trying to discern whether any threats lingered nearby. He had the look of a cautious man about him, probably not the flashy nor edgy type that was often ready to strike first and ask questions later, but more the type to analyze and assess a situation carefully (perhaps even overthink a bit) before acting.

The wind whipped his Shihakusho about his body, and his dark brown hair, as he moved forward, slowly and methodically, his hands at his sides, with the index and middle fingers of his left hand occasionally twitching as it passed over his sheathed Zanpakutō, as though ready for a quick-draw if the need arose. As he approached the group, he stopped a healthy 10 feet away from the gathered group, and raised his right hand halfway for a gentle wave in their direction. He would have rather employed stealth, but he would need information from others who have arrived on the scene before himself, and to see how willing they are to communicate with a member of the Gotei 13. Their cooperation, or any lack thereof, would tell him much of what he needed to know from the get-go.

"What a sight..." he murmured to himself, aloud, although more for the benefit of the others gathered. He wasn't great at introductions, so this odd little practice was how he often broke the ice.

Those two words seemed to repeat themselves a thousand times over in the mind of Shatari as she viewed the body language and dialogue of Azela's mouth. It seemed as if she wasn't quite sure what to make of the nun who had just arrived; nor was she quite sure what to make of herself. Which, in the perspective of The Banshee, was kind of funny. It was if neither of them truly knew what they were walking into it and solidified within the woman that she should really be the one to carry them through this mission.

After all, Shatari didn't want to have either of their deaths on her conscious. There was no telling what was going to lay ahead for this recon group; so they needed to be in sync and ready to break off at a single moment whenever danger reared it's ugly head at them. So, The Yuudeshi would ultimately give a firm nod of the head and laugh slightly at the words which The Vizard spoke to her. "I'm gonna call you Azzie. Much easier to remember, angel~★!"

There was a sense of ecstatic glee heard in the voice of the silver haired girl as she seemed to have stars flaring from each of those plum eyes of hers. Despite in the midst of a potentially lethal circumstance, the woman's blood still seemed to be pumping as the eerie scenery around them started to weigh down and press against her body. It only made her killer instincts want to react, pull the trigger and slaughter whatever it was that had been lurking in the shadows. As Shatari could definitely feel themselves being watched by some type of creature, but she wasn't quite sure where they were for the time being.

"And I agree! There is something lurking in the shadows and we should be ready to blow it's brains out at any moment~★! I just hope you are ready to get your dress a bit dirty! I know I am!"

The self-assured Shatari would then begin to rub the bottom of her nose as she was quite confident in her ability to thrive. However, it doesn't seem that same sentient rung true with everyone in the group. As the woman turned her gaze towards the frantic nun, it seemed that she lost her nerve and pretty much caved in within her own anxiety. There was a scream which uttered out of Elis's mouth and the poor thing wanted nothing more than to go home and get the hell out of harms way. Which, to Shatari, was entirely understandable!

Not everyone was designed for combat and The Yuudeshi wasn't going to force someone who probably hasn't seen a day of battle to do the impossible and fight a menace like this. Therefore, she would simply pull out her equipment once more and have the guns and armor retract themselves inside her containment device. They would appear to break down particle by particle, atom by atom; until they disappeared and faded into the object. Then, Shatari would hug Elis, pat her head and utter these serene sounding words in her ear:

"If you don't want to be here, that is totally okay, angel. If you move one hundred meters north, I'll be able to have someone pick you up and take you back to where ever it is you belong. Those lovely people in the Vanguard will make sure you are alright. Take care, now!"

And, with that, Shatari would let go of The Nun and step a few feet away from her. Once distance had been gathered between the two, The Yuudeshi would go on to create a mass of chi known as "Yoh". It was a weaponized pool of chi that was comparable to a hollow's cero. Now, normally one would use this offensively, but it seemed the woman was able to use it as a defensive mechanism of sorts. As The Banshee of Karakura intended to have this energy cover the body of Elis like an armor. That way it would be able to burn away anything that might come into contact with The Nun along her journery. Thus, by her estimates, the scared doll should be protected during her journey in case anything sudden arise.

So, with a soft sigh, Shatari would let her own tensions go and be glad that slight headache was over with. She really had to wonder just what the higher-ups were thinking trying to send an amateur like that on a mission like this. It was kind of crazy, but she wouldn't have too much time to rack her brain over that choice. As it seemed that her replacement was already on the horzion. The senses of The Yuudeshi Woman were on point and detected a mass of spiritual energy approaching them. It took the form of a male shinigami and it caused her plum stare to catch the glimpse Hanshin waving at them.

"Hi-hi, angel~★!"

With a giddy shout, the woman would bounce up and down and wave with both her arms at her teammate. It was a relief to see someone who looked like they belonged on this mission. As judging from his spiritual body, the man had to have a sense of competency with him in order to deal with what was going to be ahead of them on this incursion. From the notes that she was able to discern from the mission specs within The Yuudeshi Network, this man was associated with the Gotei 13 and she hoped he would prove to be a vital asset in securing this area from whatever infection is infesting this city.

Hence, it was probably in both of their best interest that she start trying to explain things to the male:

"I'll cut to the chase: we've lost radio contact with this city and we are getting reports of some kind of infection growing from other cities in this region. We need to be careful, look for any survivors and shoot the shit out of anything that comes our way."

There was then a wink of an eye at the male as the woman's own electric energy started to scatter and hiss at the thought of killing something.

"Personally, though, I'm here to study it and understand this virus better so we can make a cure for it. Can't have something like that spreading too far."

With the most joyful of hums, the woman would be seen messing around with multiple holographic screens as she inputted all of the environmental values of the area around her. There were oodles and oodles of nano machines connected to the Yuudeshi Network and they were all ready to do some research work. It was going to be an intricate process to break down, study and then think of a vaccine to cope with the threat. However, this woman had the power of an army of supercomputers at her side. Together with her ingenuity, Shatari was certain that herself and her team of researchers in The Yuudeshi and Vanguard could compromise a solution.

Hence, all that was left was to get their asses moving and stop slacking. Thus, Shatari would begin to tread further into the city. As she did so, the woman would motion with her right arm for everyone to follow and for this adventure to begin post-haste.

"Well? What are you two lovely-butts waiting for? We got a lot of ground to cover! Let's move, angels~★!"

After the short speech that the girl had given their new companion, Azela started to think. Was this really a job that she was cut out for? It's not like she's done anything like this before, nor has she any experience with working with others. The white haired girl seemed to know what she was doing and seemed quite confident while on the other hand Azela didn't think she could go through with this whole thing. Maybe now wasn't the time for her to get into action.

"Uh, you guys go on ahead. I think I'm gonna stay back on this one. Don't really think i'm up for this. Not for the same reason the earlier chick did, it's personal." And with that she left, following the nun. Perhaps she'll take another stab at this later down the road.